The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from smiling

I can manage to make

to face me. His hand reached out to hold

“Okay before I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a

hand that held my arm. I noted how his

ignore that feeling and lift my

nod, reassuring him that I

He gives me a

photo Sophie,” His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without your

capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought me luck so t kept

neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times. It gave

face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking

he know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and

I liked to see him

even more.

Liking the way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad

me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know

my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was

Who would’ve thought your

if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I knew he was just

I raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing my

me from afar and took a picture of

had to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t

a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And

cupcake.”I pouted.

chin. “I

I narrowed my eyes. “Is that even a question? You

looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a

years and you’re not even that old.

the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be